About

Senior Full-Stack Engineer experienced building scalable web platforms and distributed systems using TypeScript, Python, React, and Node.js. Skilled in designing microservices architectures, developing high-performance APIs, and delivering responsive user interfaces for data-driven applications. Experienced integrating AI-enabled workflows and LLM-powered automation into production systems to improve operational efficiency. Strong background in cloud-native infrastructure including Kubernetes, Docker, and CI/CD pipelines. Known for translating complex business requirements into reliable, maintainable software systems that scale.

Basic Information
Email:
mboniface107@gmail.com
Address:
Nyeri, Kenya
Nationality:
Kenyan
Language:
English, Swahili
Competencies:
Fullstack Development, Scalable System Design, Microservices Architecture, REST & GraphQL APIs, Cloud Infrastructure (AWS, Azure, DigitalOcean), CI/CD Automation, DevOps, TypeScript & JavaScript, AI Integration, Data Pipelines, Test-Driven Development, Agile & Scrum Practices.
Professional Skills
Tech Stack

React.js, React Native, Expo OTA, Next.js, Angular, Redux, Node.js, NestJS, PHP, MySQL, PostgreSQL, MongoDB, Firebase, Firestore, AWS DynamoDB

Backend Development & API Design

RESTful API architecture, system interoperability, third-party integrations (Twilio, Zoom, WebRTC, PeerJS, SimplePeer.js)

DevOps & Cloud

CI/CD pipelines (GitHub Actions), Docker, Kubernetes, AWS, DigitalOcean

Agile Delivery

Git, Jira, Scrum/Kanban, technical mentoring, cross-functional collaboration

Collaboration & Tooling

Slack, Postman, version control (Git), rapid iteration and team alignment tools

AI/LLM Integration

GPT-based automation, Windsurf, Cursor, GitHub Copilot, AWS Textract, AI-enhanced workflows, Figma UX Pilot

Work Experience

Jan 2024 - Feb 2026

Incourage Insurance Ltd
Senior Fullstack Software Engineer

  • Automated OCR in onboarding using AWS Textract and LLM workflows, reducing policy processing time from 2 hours to 5 minutes.
  • Built Kubernetes infrastructure on DigitalOcean and CI/CD pipelines with GitHub Actions, cutting deployment time by 70%.
  • Led redesign of Incourage v2 into a Node.js/NestJS microservices architecture, improving performance and maintainability.
  • Built a real-time agent analytics dashboard, increasing sales conversion by 25%.
  • Delivered React Native updates via Expo OTA, tripling release frequency and reducing downtime.
  • Recruited and mentored engineers, cutting ramp-up time by 50% and improving delivery consistency.

Jan 2023 - Dec 2023

Unilever Canada
Senior Fullstack Software Engineer

  • Rebuilt Trade Promotion Optimization dashboards with React + Redux, improving UI performance by 45%.
  • Integrated LLM-based pricing models to support data-driven B2B promotion strategies.
  • Migrated UI from Ant Design v4 → v5, modernizing 100+ components while preserving functionality.
  • Optimized Python/Django APIs, improving throughput and reducing latency by 20%.
  • Implemented CI/CD with Azure DevOps + Docker, reducing deployment time by 60%.

Sep 2021 - Dec 2022

Play.AI
Fullstack Software Engineer

  • Built key React.js features for an AI voice synthesis platform, increasing user engagement by 35%.
  • Developed scalable REST APIs with asynchronous job queues (Node.js, BullMQ), improving throughput and reliability.
  • Optimized backend performance, reducing peak response times by 30%.
  • Implemented real-time job status tracking, reducing support tickets by 25%.
  • Maintained modular, maintainable codebases enabling faster feature delivery.

June 2020 - July 2021

Owera Ltd - Switzerland
Full-Stack Developer / Development Lead

  • Designed a scalable multi-tenant freelance marketplace with PHP and PostgreSQL, and React frontend.
  • Developed responsive, accessible React UI components, improving user experience.
  • Led creation of a custom calendar module supporting time-sensitive bookings and multilingual localization, increasing booking accuracy.
  • Implemented secure user authentication and role-based access control.
  • Integrated real-time notifications and messaging features, enhancing user engagement and platform retention by 25%.

Jan 2018 – May 2020

Hope Worldwide Kenya
Systems Support Admin / Software Developer

  • Transitioned legacy apps from LAMP to MERN stack, reducing latency by 40% and improving scalability.
  • Implemented containerized deployment and introduced CI/CD via GitLab runners.
  • Developed the “BIGAT” Android social awareness app using React Native, integrating multimedia health education features and chat.
  • Mentored internal staff on digital data management, contributing to a National Data Innovation Excellence Award.

Jan 2016 – Dec 2017

Truweb Solutions
Database and Systems Support Assistant

  • Wrote and maintained automated backup scripts for MySQL databases, helping reduce data recovery time from hours to under 15 minutes.
  • Collaborated with senior developers and business users to translate requirements into working backend features, contributing to a 90% on-time delivery rate for internal projects.
  • Provided first-level technical support to non-technical staff, reducing turnaround time on common issues and contributing to a smoother IT experience across departments.

Major Project Highlights
Major Project Highlights

MobiClinic – Rural Healthcare Ethiopia

  • Purpose: Mobile-first app for appointment booking and health triage in low-connectivity zones.
  • Stack: React Native, Expo, Firebase, NodeJS, Twilio SMS, Figma
  • Impact: Enabled 5,000+ rural patients to book consultations and receive automated pre-screening. Clinic congestion reduced by 40%, and no-show rates dropped by 25% through SMS reminders.
AutoQuoteAI – Insurtech Platform, UAE
  • Purpose: AI-powered platform for generating car insurance quotations.
  • Stack: React JS, NestJS, PostgreSQL, OpenAI API, Docker, AWS Lambda
  • Impact: Integrated LLMs to recommend packages and explain exclusions in Arabic/English. Reduced agent decision-making time by 30%.
FleetGuard – Logistics SMEs and Fleet Owners (Refrigerated LTL), USA
  • Purpose: Real-time vehicle tracking, maintenance alerts, and route efficiency optimization.
  • Stack: NestJS, React, Firebase Realtime DB, IoT GPS APIs, Docker
  • Impact: Deployed across 150+ vehicles. Fleet downtime reduced by 25% through predictive maintenance alerts.
EventLink – Event Planners and Vendors, UK
  • Purpose: Vendor discovery, booking, and communication platform for weddings and parties.
  • Stack: React Native, Firebase, Stripe, WebRTC (SimplePeer.js), PHP
  • Impact: Facilitated 2,000+ vendor bookings. Integrated live video chat with WebRTC, increasing vendor trust scores by 60% and cutting booking cycles in half.

Education

2016 - 2019

Bachelor's Degree
Bachelors of Science Degree in Information Technology

Karatina University

2014 - 2015

Diploma
Diploma in Information Technology

Karatina University

2007 - 2011

High School
High School Diploma

Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education

References